Early Life
David Thewlis was born as David Wheeler on March 20, 1963, in Blackpool, Lancashire, United Kingdom. His moms and dads, Alec and Maureen Wheeler, were store owners who ran a wallpaper and paint shop. Thewlis grew up with his 2 brother or sisters in Blackpool, attending Highfield High School prior to registering at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London.
Profession Beginnings
In 1985, Thewlis made his acting debut with a function in the television movie "Valentine Park". He appeared in small tv roles before acquiring some recognition with a part in the 1987 British drama movie "Road". Thewlis then ventured into theatre, carrying out in phase productions including "Buddy Holly at the Regal" in 1989.
Rising Stardom
David's breakthrough function can be found in 1993 when he starred in the movie "Naked". Portraying the protagonist Johnny, Thewlis got critical acclaim for his performance, consisting of winning Best Actor awards at the Cannes Film Festival and the Evening Standard British Film Awards. This function put him firmly on the map as a talented and flexible actor.
Throughout the 1990s, Thewlis continued to appear in both Hollywood and British movie productions, such as "The Island of Dr. Moreau" (1996) and "Total Eclipse" (1995). He likewise continued to refine his craft in theatre, appearing in phase productions such as "The Sea" (1991) and Chekhov's "Ivanov" (1997).
Harry Potter and International Fame
In 2004, Thewlis took on the function that would make him a home name; he was cast as Remus Lupin in "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban". The character of Lupin, a werewolf and teacher for the titular hero, rapidly ended up being popular amongst fans of the franchise. Thewlis would go on to repeat this role in "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" (2007), "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" (2009), and the two-part finale "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" (2010-2011).
After the conclusion of the Harry Potter series, Thewlis stayed a popular actor, appearing in movies such as "The Lady" (2011), "War Horse" (2011), "Anonymous" (2011), and "Red 2" (2013). He likewise played the role of Michael Stone in the seriously well-known stop-motion animated film "Anomalisa" (2015).
Current Work
Thewlis continued his effective career in both television and movie throughout the 2010s. He appeared in the acclaimed tv series "Fargo" (2017) as villain V.M. Varga, getting a Golden Globe nomination for his performance. Thewlis also starred in notable movies such as "Wonder Woman" (2017), playing the atrocious Ares, and "Avatar 2" (2022).
Personal Life
In 1992, Thewlis married director Sara Sugarman, however the couple separated in 1994. He later started a relationship with starlet Anna Friel in 2001, and the two have a child, Gracie, born in 2005. Thewlis and Friel separated in 2010 but continue to co-parent their daughter.
Throughout his profession, Thewlis has worked along with many talented actors and filmmakers, including Mike Leigh, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Eddie Redmayne. With over 3 decades of acting under his belt, Thewlis continues to mesmerize audiences with his diverse performances and stays a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
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